Recommended Posts

I have 2 internal 2.5 Crucial MX500 SSDs. One for my OS and one for games. The Crucial software supports both over-provisioning and momentum caching. It seems however the caching is only supported on the OS drive. Does anyone know if I can enable it on my gaming drive. It certainly makes a difference as you can see by the numbers.

 

My OS Drive C: (with Momentum Cache)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
CrystalDiskMark 6.0.2 x64 (C) 2007-2018 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World : https://crystalmark.info/
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
* MB/s = 1,000,000 bytes/s [SATA/600 = 600,000,000 bytes/s]
* KB = 1000 bytes, KiB = 1024 bytes

Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 2241.405 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 2129.786 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 737.249 MB/s [ 179992.4 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 498.477 MB/s [ 121698.5 IOPS]

Test : 1024 MiB [C: 25.1% (52.5/209.6 GiB)] (x5) [Interval=5 sec]
Date : 2019/07/02 12:46:25
OS : Windows 10 Professional [10.0 Build 18362] (x64)

My Game Drive G: (without Momentum Cache)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
CrystalDiskMark 6.0.2 x64 (C) 2007-2018 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World : https://crystalmark.info/
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
* MB/s = 1,000,000 bytes/s [SATA/600 = 600,000,000 bytes/s]
* KB = 1000 bytes, KiB = 1024 bytes

Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 554.614 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 495.352 MB/s
Random Read 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 313.773 MB/s [ 76604.7 IOPS]
Random Write 4KiB (Q= 8,T= 8) : 325.646 MB/s [ 79503.4 IOPS]

Test : 1024 MiB [G: 78.9% (165.3/209.6 GiB)] (x5) [Interval=5 sec]
Date : 2019/07/02 13:02:16
OS : Windows 10 Professional [10.0 Build 18362] (x64)

Per Crucial's FAQ...

 

"Enabling Momentum Cache is currently supported on the OS drive only."

 

I'm on my phone so can't go really in depth but I wouldn't use this (or Samsung's Rapid).  Your benchmarks might look great but in real world you probably won't know the difference. Also you have the potential for data loss, it wastes RAM (it's basically a RAM disk), etc.  Someone else can probably go further in depth of the concerns in using this "gimmick"

30 minutes ago, Jim K said:

Per Crucial's FAQ...

 

"Enabling Momentum Cache is currently supported on the OS drive only."

 

I'm on my phone so can't go really in depth but I wouldn't use this (or Samsung's Rapid).  Your benchmarks might look great but in real world you probably won't know the difference. Also you have the potential for data loss, it wastes RAM (it's basically a RAM disk), etc.  Someone else can probably go further in depth of the concerns in using this "gimmick"

I was using Crucial's storage executive software. I did not know that about the cache but I did notice a difference at boot up and loading programs.

  • 5 months later...

Unused RAM is wasted RAM.

 

If your computer has a battery backup and you have 16GB RAM or more, I absolutely recommend trying momentum cache and see if it makes a difference.

 

  • 11 months later...

This topic was automatically locked because it did not receive any replies for a year. If you want to have this topic reopened

  • please contact any staff moderator or
  • report the first post of the topic with the reason why it should be reopened.

Thank you.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Zoom Workplace 7.1.0.41345 by Razvan Serea Zoom Workplace for Windows is a reliable video conferencing tool that makes it easy to connect and collaborate. With features like messaging, file sharing, and app integrations, it’s designed to streamline teamwork. You’ll get high-quality audio and video, strong security with end-to-end encryption, and an intuitive interface—all of which help remote teams and businesses stay productive and connected. Zoom Workplace key features: High-Definition Video & Audio: Provides clear, reliable communication for virtual meetings. End-to-End Encryption: Ensures secure communication with strong data protection. Multi-Factor Authentication: Adds an extra layer of security for user accounts. Integration with Productivity Apps: Supports seamless integration with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and more. File Sharing: Easily share files during meetings for efficient collaboration. Real-Time Messaging: Enables team chat for ongoing communication. Collaborative Whiteboarding: Allows teams to brainstorm and collaborate visually. Webinar Support: Host large webinars with interactive features. Administrative Controls: Manage user permissions, meeting settings, and security features. Cloud Storage: Automatically stores meetings and files in the cloud for easy access. Cross-Platform Support: Available on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. Meeting features: Virtual Backgrounds: Customize your background for meetings to maintain privacy or enhance professionalism. Touch Up My Appearance: Automatically smoothens skin tone for a more polished video appearance. Breakout Rooms: Divide meetings into smaller sessions for group discussions or workshops. Live Transcription: Automatically generate real-time captions during meetings for accessibility. Zoom Apps: Integrate third-party applications directly into Zoom for enhanced functionality. Meeting Reactions: Participants can use emojis for quick, non-verbal feedback during meetings. Polling: Conduct live polls during meetings to gather instant feedback from participants. Attention Tracking: Monitors participant attention during meetings to ensure engagement. Closed Captioning: Enable manual or automatic captions for a more inclusive experience. Webinar Replay: Record and share webinars with analytics for audience engagement. Download: Zoom 64-bit | 145.0 MB (Free, paid upgrade available) Links: Zoom Website | Zoom ARM64 | Zoom Installers | Release Notes Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • UK funds £60M AI labs to challenge US tech dominance with open-source models by Paul Hill The UK government has awarded £60 million to Oxford University and University College London to help keep the country in the AI race by focusing on open-source, low-hardware alternatives. This is in stark contrast to the expensive, closed-source, and high-hardware-requirement models being created in the United States and elsewhere. The money will be shared among two new academic research labs over six years to help them redesign the fundamental mathematics and architectures of AI to help the UK reduce its reliance on a handful of US tech firms. Commenting on the development, AI Minister Kanishka Narayan said: Initially, the government planned to fund just one lab with a £40 million investment, but with this update, two labs will now get access to a larger pool of funds. The labs are expected to invest in the top AI researchers at every career stage, with £2 million per lab being set aside for hiring at least ten doctoral students. The government hopes that this will grow the UK’s talent in the field of AI. The labs are also expected to work closely with the leaders in British AI research, such as the Alan Turing Institute and UKRI’s AI research hubs. This will allow the various teams to collaborate and create new solutions faster than they could alone. This development is pretty interesting for a number of reasons, chiefly that it could create a long-term challenge for US tech firms if these labs successfully scale these open-source architectures that bypass the proprietary ecosystems. It could also give British businesses and public sector organizations access to AI features without paying high licensing fees to foreign providers or needing to invest in specialized server infrastructure.
    • If I were them, I'm gonna hold out until the prices of these semiconductor parts normalize. $1,049 for a ~5 year old hardware is DoA, more so for gamers. On a deeper note, if Steam Machine is priced like this, we are soo effed up for the next gen Xbox console and PS6. With great AAA titles releasing at the end of the year, this just creates more demand...and more tears for me. Lol.
    • I suspect one reason its hard to justify subsidising is that it's not a locked down device like a traditional console is. In this climate sadly if it was a "good deal" you'd get people hoarding them for anything but gaming. The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme is £1300 here ($1720) for some context on how other SteamOS like devices are now priced. I got the older Z1 Extreme model for £300 with a dock, just shows how insane prices have got recently.
  • Recent Achievements

    • One Month Later
      nates earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      Almohandis earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Rookie
      dorf went up a rank
      Rookie
    • First Post
      mike_rumble earned a badge
      First Post
    • Dedicated
      tuben earned a badge
      Dedicated
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      450
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      180
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      92
    4. 4
      Michael Scrip
      87
    5. 5
      neufuse
      67
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!